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Ballad Quote by David Petersen

“On a long journey to Glen-Stone Isailed into its shade there before me she proudly shone my decision was already made. A lass who bore the light of the town her fur of ivory thread how she danced is stuck in my crown and back to this glen my boat led. Twenty some seasons have since passed since…” quote by David Petersen
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““On a long journey to Glen-Stone Isailed into its shade there before me she proudly shone my decision was already made. A lass who bore the light of the town her fur of ivory thread how she danced is stuck in my crown and back to this glen my boat led. Twenty some seasons have since passed since her eyes and mine both met through lands unnamed and wildly vast my blade slaying every threat Wolf, hawk, fox, and snake can't stand in my way my body is weak and it may break, but not today. Living in blackness wrought with fright my steel shattered facing the foes dusks and dawns darker than night my fallen companions in rows Life spilled past me staining the ground mylimbs growing ever so cold above villians let out a cackiling sound telling me i'd never grow old One dance and one mouse played in my mind calling me back from the doom the courage to carry on i did find to raise me out of my tomb Wolf, hawk, fox, and snake can't stand in my way my body is weak and it may break though not today Battered and bruised i stood to my paws raised what little i owned predators growled caring not for my cause of the mouse that shone light off Glen-stone Wolf, hawk, fox, and snake can't tand in my way my body is weak and it may break though not today. -The Ballad Of The Ivory Lass””

David Petersen

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Ballad Of The Ivory Lass, unknown publication

A hero confronts relentless threats while drawing strength from a luminous companion, persisting despite weakness and fear.

In simple terms: Hero fights, aided by a bright friend, despite being weak.

Key Takeaway

Keep fighting, even when weary.

Themes

courage perseverance light companionship

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • battlefield
  • personal crisis
  • loneliness
  • overcoming adversity

Key Concepts

Mythic heroism inner strength symbolic light

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the ivory lass symbolize?
  • How can we find light in darkness?
A Different Perspective

The hero’s resolve may falter without external support.

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